In the age of AI, data centers are becoming the “factories of the future,” according to Chris Miller, author of Chip War. He suggests that the global competition for AI supremacy is shifting from ‘chip wars’ to ‘cloud wars,’ as countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia invest
Scientists have made an exciting discovery: they think they’ve found the first cave on the moon! This cave is located at the bottom of a huge pit, about 200 feet deep, in the Sea of Tranquility, or Mare Tranquillitatis. The pit is about 230 miles from where Apollo 11 landed
A new study by the Alzheimer’s Association has found a surprising link between exposure to wildfire smoke and a higher risk of being diagnosed with dementia. This study, which spanned 10 years and involved over 1.2 million residents in Southern California, suggests that the smoke from wildfires could be more
Microsoft’s push into AI, particularly with ChatGPT, is causing a massive spike in energy use and carbon emissions. Training advanced AI models like GPT-4 has consumed an enormous amount of electricity, equivalent to the yearly needs of over 1,000 U.S. households. As Microsoft’s data centers power up to support these
Get ready for a tech revolution in 2024! The World Economic Forum has spotlighted the top 10 emerging technologies that are set to change everything from healthcare to climate solutions. AI will make huge strides in diagnosing diseases and protecting data while carbon-capturing microbes and elastocalorics promise to tackle climate
Starting August 1, the European Union’s new Artificial Intelligence Act is officially in effect, marking a big step in how AI technology will be regulated in Europe. This law is designed to keep AI systems in check as they become more advanced and widespread reports Cointelegraph. What’s the AI Act
Scientists have made a jaw-dropping discovery that could bring woolly mammoths back from the dead—or at least get us one step closer. They’ve uncovered a massive, 52,000-year-old chromosome from a well-preserved mammoth fossil in Siberia, offering an unprecedented look at the ancient beast’s DNA. This massive genetic find, which is
At Padaro Beach in California, a new high-tech project called SharkEye is using drones and artificial intelligence to keep beachgoers safe from juvenile great white sharks. With sharks becoming a common sight near the shore, especially in the summer, SharkEye’s drones capture video footage and use AI to spot these
Australia’s bold move to make Google and Facebook pay for news content they share turned into a high-stakes drama when the tech giants threatened to pull out of the country. But instead of leaving Google and Facebook cut deals worth $166 million annually with local news outlets, avoiding the full
